Snow Falling on Cedars

1999

Directed by

Scott Hicks

Starring

Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney

Runtime

2h 7m

In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.